Zimaya 2023 EDP

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Ilham al Oud

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Zimaya Ilham al Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Ilham al Oud opens with Oud, Rose, and Incense, settles into a heart of Saffron, Benzoin, and Raspberry, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, Patchouli, and Jasmine. Zimaya's Ilham al Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a serious, grown-up oud-rose fragrance that punches well above its price point. It's garnered a reputation as an excellent dupe for pricier equivalents, offering a compelling blend of sweetness and dark sophistication. Not for everyone, but a blind buy for fans of the genre.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
  • Mysterious
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Ilham al Oud Eau de Parfum bottle
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its sophisticated and rich profile, leaning towards strong projection for some, makes it less ideal for office wear. This is a scent for special occasions, evening events, and dates, where its luxurious character can shine without overpowering. Many reviews highlight its suitability for formal settings.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Ilham al Oud opens with a commanding, smoky oud and a delicate rose, quickly softened by a deep, traditional incense. The heart unfolds with a surprising touch of sweet raspberry, warmed by spicy saffron and rich benzoin, adding a complex intrigue. The dry down is all about the robust leather and earthy patchouli, underpinned by a warm, embracing amber and subtle floral jasmine, leaving a lasting, refined impression.

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